Natural Gas Pipeline/Storage Commercial Manager

About the role

#WeAreONEOK - Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARY Job Profile Summary Responsible for Intrastate/Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline and Storage commercial transactions and strategy on short- and/or long-term basis. Develop asset strategy and optimization of unutilized transportation and/or storage opportunities. Develop new customer relationships and sustain/improve existing customer relationships. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Oversee Natural Gas Pipeline asset optimization within company guidelines and in consideration of company's daily and monthly position to optimize margins Develop relationships with new and existing clients to grow business, negotiate agreements and ensure profitability Manage and operate within legal and regulatory requirements Work closely with executive management to develop storage and/or transportation strategy Provide guidance and direction to commercial team on short- and long-term deal structures Develop employee(s) knowledge of physical assets, regional marketplace, optimization strategy associated with physical deals Apply knowledge of regional physical marketplace to identify new commercial opportunities and long-term positions related to pipeline and/or storage asset. Analyze and interpret information related to natural gas transportation and/or storage including but not limited to: Competitor Projects Tariffs and tariff updates Weather forecasts Industry publications Partner with gas control, field operations, accounting, scheduling, contract administration, producers, suppliers, customers and others to ensure accurate processing of transportation and/or storage activities. Interpret information including but not limited to: Gas pipeline transportation and/or storage proposals Pipeline asset summaries Customer profiles Deal sheets Position spreadsheets Work closely with business development on projects and with regulatory group concerning regulated asset strategy. Develop skills, morale and performance of direct reports on commercial team. Evaluate individual performance, develop challenging goals and assist in their achievement through formal and informal performance feedback Promote an inclusive environment in which employees are empowered to speak up and offer alternative solutions Address performance deficiencies through mentoring, training or corrective action plans Education Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, engineering or other related field with previous job-related experience or combination of formal education and 8-10 years of related experience Work Experience Experience and thorough knowledge related to natural gas industry, scheduling, and contract negotiation. Operational management experience with midstream assets including pipeline, processing, storage and optimization. Experience and training related to: Contract Law/Regulatory Structure of asset management deals Strong interpersonal/communication skills Strong negotiation skills Strong economic understanding Experience supervising and training. Experience reading and interpreting, contracts, tariffs, industry publications, reports and correspondence. Experience researching, analyzing, and resolving issues related to agreements, contracts, regulations, policies and procedures. Experience developing and preparing proposals, contracts, agreements, reports and correspondence applicable to position. Experience interacting, negotiating and communicating effectively. Experience analyzing information, conducting meetings and making presentations. Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing in English Ability to: communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers Ability to: work under time pressure, tight deadlines, and interruptions Ability to: use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete timesheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company's intranet Ability to: follow instructions or standard procedures Ability to: compile and/or examine the information and select the best action from defined alternatives Ability to: organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives Ability to: deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment Licenses and Certifications None required Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise m